Canadian High School Rankings

[Hair Canada]

It’s been nearly three years and one global pandemic since I put up a similar exercise, reviewing the young Canadians in high school.

As a reminder, I’m only a basketball fan and I don’t have access to inside information beyond what I watch or read. Accordingly, this ranking should be taken with a BIG grain of salt, though this is true for any ranking lists at these ages, as players’ physical profiles and skills are still very fluid.

In addition, this is mostly a forward-looking projection, with some consideration for current production but mostly with an emphasis on potential ceilings. As such, statistics tell us that some of these players will never actually materialize at a higher level. So, if you are averse to such rankings, save your breath and feel free to just skip this thread.

The heights and weights should also be looked at cautiously. I still mention an estimation of these because they are important in giving context to future projections. But while I generally try to keep on top of these numbers, there is no one reliable and updated source where these are listed. So in some cases these are just my best estimates, based on how these players look like to the naked eye. If anyone knows better, feel free to chime in.

My general approach is that all we can do at these ages (15-18) is highlight potential and hope for strength in numbers. That is, if there are enough kids with high potential, a few of them will hopefully materialize, while others not on the list will emerge as late bloomers.


CLASS OF 2023 (2004 birth cohort)

General assessment: This cohort doesn’t have the star power of the two that preceded it. There is no Shaedon Sharpe, Ben Mathurin, Leonard Miller, or Josh Primo hiding here. Probably also no Edey or O-Max. My best guess for this class is something like two to three borderline NBA prospects in the long term (including the most recent addition to this group).

Class of 2023 top-25 ranking:

1. Aden Holloway | 18.7yo PG, 6'2, 175lbs | Charlotte, NC | Auburn commit
2. Michael Nwoko | 18.6yo C, 6'10, 245lbs | Milton, ON | Miami commit
3. Vasean Allette | 19.0yo PG, 6'2, 175lbs | Toronto, ON | Old Dominion commit
4. Jordann Dumont | 18.8yo SF, 6'8, 180lbs | Repentigny, QC | Villanova commit
5. Bubu Benjamin | 19.2yo SF, 6'7, 205lbs | Medicine Hat, AB
6. Yanis Bamba | SG, 6'6, 200lbs | Montreal, QC | Valparaiso commit
7. Dylan Grant | 18.5yo SF, 6'7, 200lbs | Mississauga, ON
8. Jimma James | PG, 6'6, 170lbs | Windsor, ON
9. Jaiden Cole | 18.5yo SG, 6'4, 170lbs | Scarborough, ON | Towson commit
10. David Simon | 19.3yo PF, 6'11, 195lbs | Windsor, ON | San Diego commit
11. Thomas Ndong | 18.7yo PF, 6'9, 220lbs | Terrebonne, QC
12. Kailon Nicholls | 18.9yo PG, 6’0, 160lbs | Toronto, ON | Duquesne commit
13. Braeden MacVicar | 18.6yo PF, 6'11, 210lbs | Port Williams, NS | Coastal Carolina commit
14. Matai Baptiste | 18.7yo SF, 6'8, 215lbs | Toronto, ON | Boston University commit
15. Hunter Harding | 18.4yo C, 7'0, 250lbs | Ajax, ON | Central Michigan commit
16. Jahari Williamson | 18.7yo CG, 6'2, 165lbs | Pickering, ON | Valparaiso commit
17. Michael Evbagharu | 18.6yo SG, 6'4, 210lbs | Scarborough, ON | Siena commit
18. Bronson Chambers | 19.0yo SG, 6'5, 195lbs | Brampton, ON
19. Andrejs Silconoks | 18.6yo C, 6'11, 240lbs | Toronto, ON
20. Augustus Brazdeikis |19.0yo SF, 6'8, 200lbs | Oakville, ON
21. Anthony Maxwell Jr. | 19.0yo PG, 6'1, 180lbs | Monteral, QC
22. Jacob Antchak | PF, 6'8, 235lbs | Langley, BC | Wisconsin Green Bay commit
23. Victor Bonsu | SG, 6'5, 185lbs | Montreal, QC
24. Adrian Uchidiuno | SG, 6'3, 170lbs | Markham, ON | Brown commit
25. Jalen Janes | SG, 6'2, 205lbs | Dartmouth, NS

The top-10 in short:

1. Aden Holloway. 6’2 PG. Only recently got a Canadian passport and jumped right up to the top of this class. Doesn’t have great NBA size/athleticism but he’s a fantastic shooter and scorer with handle and passing. Could make a real difference this year in the U19 WC.

2. Michael Nwoko. 6’10 C. A force in the paint and on the boards with a chiseled frame and high activity level. Still much to develop offensively but has very good length (7’3 wingspan) and athletic profile. Canada’s best big in the U18s last year.

3. Vasean Allette. 6’2 CG. Not the biggest or strongest but plays with an edge. Gets to the rim and finishes well with both hands. Can also shoot but needs more stability and accountability. Best player for our U18s last year but he’s injured and won’t play this summer.

4. Jordann Dumont. 6’8 SF. A big wing with a great shooting stroke. Best shooter on our U18 team last year. Needs some substantial physical development, as his athleticism and strength are not yet at the college level, but the ceiling is relatively high (Caleb Houstan mold).

5. Bubu Benjamin. 6’7 SF. A wing with good size and a developing offensive arsenal. Excellent defender who goes after it on both ends of the floor. Needs to improve his feel and shot selection to tap into the physical potential but I like the fearless competitive edge.

6. Yanis Bamba. 6’6 SG. A good athlete, explosive in the open court and off of two feet. Powerful frame and pretty tight handle. A good defender with quick hands, who also uses his length and explosion to block shots. A nice jump shooter (good form and high release).

7. Dylan Grant. 6’7 combo forward with excellent physical tools and strong defense. Gets to the paint and finishes above the rim with authority. Can make the occasional 3-pointer. Shooting touch from all levels and decision making are major concerns but he’s making strides.

8. Jimma James. 6’6 PG. Excellent positional size and physical tools and he’s shown sparks of a special talent. One of the higher ceilings in this class if he can put it all together. For now, he remains inconsistent and the shooting is a major work in progress.

9. Jaiden Cole. 6’4 SG. I’ve been a fan from a young age. Didn’t grow as much as I thought he would and still needs to get stronger, but a good sneaky athlete with body control and nice skill. Also a good shooter who can really make them when he gets going.

10. David Simon. 6’11 C. Really grew on me over this last year. Terrific length, which he utilizes well on the defensive end to be the best shot blocker in this class. Also has untapped offensive potential with a nice mid-range shot and some paint moves if he can get stronger.

[Bruin]

I’ve followed Holloway and Nwoko for around a year now. I could see Holloway carving out an NBA future but don’t really see Nwoko being able to fit in todays NBA

[TravisScott55]

Finally some size for team Canada's future

[LoveMyRaps]

I’ve followed Holloway and Nwoko for around a year now. I could see Holloway carving out an NBA future but don’t really see Nwoko being able to fit in todays NBA

Why not? Dude was a beast at the Nike Hoop Summit. A force on the boards, great around the rim, and a strong defender.

[Bruin]

I’ve followed Holloway and Nwoko for around a year now. I could see Holloway carving out an NBA future but don’t really see Nwoko being able to fit in todays NBA

Why not? Dude was a beast at the Nike Hoop Summit. A force on the boards, great around the rim, and a strong defender.

Idk maybe he can develop enough to make it but as of now I just don’t see it. I’d like to see him try to mold his game after Bam maybe

He’s not really rated very high and from what I’ve heard it’s due to the fact that 247 scouts don’t believe he has much potential to expand his game. Hope they’re wrong though. We could really use some bigs

[aminiaturebuddha]

Thanks, Hair! Great work as always.

[tecumseh18]

Where would you expect 2008-born kids be right now if they want to make it to the NBA? My son's best friend is tearing it up in Grade 9 here in Toronto, leading his team to the championship. He's got a Steph-type frame (and appearance), and we'll see see if he grows to 6' 2" or so. He hasn't hit really puberty yet - he turns 15 in October - or had his massive grow spurt (the way my son just did).

But in terms of skills or program, where should he be at this point in his "career"? What type of school? Maybe a better question is - where were all these guys listed in the OP three or four years ago?

[Hair Canada]

CLASS OF 2024 (2005 birth cohort)

General assessment: One of the weaker Canadian cohorts in recent memory. It still looks better and deeper than the 2001 birth cohort, which was by far the weakest in the last 15 years or so and the only one to not produce a single NBA player. In 2024 there are still a few interesting prospects and others might certainly emerge later on. But right now, there’s no one here who I would say is a good bet to eventually get to the NBA (although, of course, some of them might still make it if everything breaks right). I also had a pretty hard time settling on who to put at #1, which is usually not a great sign. And there's no one in this age cohort that I can think of who reclassified to 2023, which could also be telling. That said, the Canadian class of 2024 should eventually be significantly stronger once a few top-2025 guys reclassify.

Top 25:

1. Chris Tadjo | 18yo PF, 6'8, 210lbs | Montreal, QC
2. Hudson Ward | 17.8yo SF, 6'7, 200lbs | Leduc, AB
3. Jalik Dunkley-Distant | 17.6yo SG, 6'6, 190lbs | Hamilton, ON
4. Felix Kossaras | 18yo SG, 6'5, 185lbs | Montreal, QC
5. Christian Nitu | 17.5yo PF, 6'11, 195lbs | Whitby, ON
6. Olivier Faubert | SF, 6'10, 205lbs | Ottawa, ON
7. Baraka Okojie | 17.9yo PG, 6'3, 170lbs | Caledon, ON
8. Jacob Theodosiou | 17.6yo CG, 6'4, 185lbs | Waterloo, ON
9. Mikkel Tyne | 18yo PG, 5'10, 160lbs | Brampton, ON
10. Ishan Sharma | 17.8yo SG, 6'5, 190lbs | Milton, ON
11. Jovan Milicevic | 18yo SF, 6'9, 190lbs | Toronto, ON
12. Stephen Osei | 18.2yo PF, 6'9, 210lbs | Toronto, ON
13. Dominic Pangonis | W, 6'7, 190lbs | ON
14. Kevin De Kovachich | 18.3yo PG, 6'5, 185lbs | Montreal, QC
15. Sam Carl Charles | PG, 6'2, 180lbs | Montreal, QC
16. Keenan Emmanuel | 18.3yo PG, 6'2, 160lbs | Mississauga, ON
17. Ludovic Tournier | W, 6'7, 190lbs | QC
18. Sean Blake | PG, 6'2, 170lbs | Mississauga, ON
19. Cameron Brennan | C, 7'0 | Burlington, ON
20. DJ Burke | 18.3yo PG, 6'3, 185lbs | Pickering, ON
21. Griffin Arnatt | SG, 6'4 | Victoria, BC
22. Maban Jabriel | PF, 6'9, 190lbs | QC
23. Irish Coquia | SG, 6'1, 170lbs | BC
24. Gio Ajiamah | SG, 6'2 | MB
25. Kevin Toth | 17.9yo CG, 6'4, 180lbs | ON

The top-10 in short:

1. Chris Tadjo. The fact that I ended up with Tadjo as my #1 is a bit telling. Been following him from an early age and love his defense, hustle, energy, attack mentality, and physical tools. But he’s a 6’8 (at best) PF who can’t really shoot. Brissett as a best-case scenario.

2. Hudson Ward. 6’7 SF. One of the more complete players in this class. Good size for a wing, a very good leaper off of two feet, can shoot, and the skill is developing nicely. Still doesn’t put it together consistently at higher levels of play but he could get there.

3. Jalik Dunkley-Distant. 6’6 wing. One of the highest ceilings in this class but he’s quite far from realizing it. NBA-level athleticism combined with a good physical profile and flashes of brilliance. But right now, the skill, jump-shot, and feel are really lagging.

4. Felix Kossaras. 6’5 SG. Doesn’t have the physical tools of guys like JDD above or Nitu below, but a smooth and solid all-around guard, who’s made promising strides last year and showed an upward trajectory. A decent athlete who can shoot, get to the rim, and pass.

5. Christian Nitu. 6’11 PF. Arguably the highest ceiling in this class. A Poku-mold lengthy 6’11 who moves and shoots like a guard with interesting potential on both ends of the floor. But for now, it’s mostly theoretical, as he’s painfully skinny and a weak defender.

6. Olivier Faubert. A 6’10 combo forward who’s made significant strides this year. Good mobility, a decent athlete, and developing tools. The perimeter shooting should be his main calling card long term, though I’m still not completely sold on it (lower release).

7. Baraka Okojie. A 6’3 strong, quick, and tough PG who gets to the rim and finishes well with contact. Good court vision and passing chops. Disruptive and committed on the defensive end. Perimeter shooting is not a strength right now and will be the swing skill.

8. Jacob Theodosiou. 6’4 CG. Theodosiou missed all of last season with an injury but he remains one of my favorite players in this class. He certainly has his physical and athletic limitations, but has great feel and instincts and can really shoot and pass the ball.

9. Mikkel Tyne. 5’10 PG. One of the most talented PGs to come out of Canada in recent years. Quick, athletic, and strong, with all kinds of tools, including passing, shooting, and a tight handle. But the size remains a clear limitation against better competition.

10. Ishan Sharma. 6’5 SG. Not very strong or athletic, but he’s the best shooter in this class. Gets to his spots and able to knock down threes and long twos with consistency. Will need to continue developing other tools to be able to make a real impact at the collegiate level.

[mtr15]

Great work, Hair Canada, and looking forward to reading your evaluations for the 2025, 2026 and 2027 classes.

For 2024, what are your thoughts on Taj Au-Duke of Cali Prep/Northern Kings? He was a Biosteel nominee and was the MVP of the Platinum Circuit as he helped Cali win the championship back in March.

Also, there’s a player in the class of 2028 who played high school prep this past season and was named to the U16 Canada Basketball assessment camp last month. His name is Kenyon St. Louis. He played in the OSBA with Toronto Prep/Central Tech and played along with Rasheed Morrison, who’s in the class of 2027.

[Hair Canada]

Where would you expect 2008-born kids be right now if they want to make it to the NBA? My son's best friend is tearing it up in Grade 9 here in Toronto, leading his team to the championship. He's got a Steph-type frame (and appearance), and we'll see see if he grows to 6' 2" or so. He hasn't hit really puberty yet - he turns 15 in October - or had his massive grow spurt (the way my son just did).

But in terms of skills or program, where should he be at this point in his "career"? What type of school? Maybe a better question is - where were all these guys listed in the OP three or four years ago?

I think it's too hard to predict with someone this young. As you say, we don't even know what height they'll settle on.

Just as an example, four or five years ago, I had Mikkel Tyne at the top of the 2024 class and thought he looked like one of the best prospects in North America. He was 13, around 5'8, and you'd think he'd eventually get to around 6'2 or even taller. Tyne ended up as a 5'10 and is now 9th in my 2024 ranking. One spot ahead of him, at 8th, I have Jacob Theodosiou, who at that point in time (13yo) was maybe 5'2 and around 100lbs. But then he had a growth spurt and ended up (for now) at 6'4.

[Hair Canada]

CLASS OF 2025 (2006 birth cohort)

General assessment: It’s still early, but this class looks significantly stronger than the two previous ones, with at least 4 or 5 guys who have real NBA potential and a few others with intriguing tools. I suspect at least a couple of them will eventually end up reclassifying to 2024. A group with a lot of size and scoring prowess. There’s a chance one or two of them makes it to this year’s U19 WC but I’m especially looking forward to seeing them next year at the U18 FIBA Americas.

Top 25:

1. Efeosa Oliogu | 17.1yo SF, 6'6, 200lbs | Markham, ON
2. Will Riley | SF, 6'9, 190lbs | Kitchener, ON
3. Spencer Ahrens | 16.5yo PF, 6'9, 210lbs | Oakville, ON
4. Marial Akuentok | C, 6'11, 195lbs | Edmonton, AB
5. Ramogi Nyagudi | 16.8yo SF, 6'10, 190lbs | Winnipeg, MB
6. Christopher Kumu Sheka Paraison | PG, 6'3 | Montreal, QC
7. Tyrus Rathan-Mayes | SG, 6'6 | Markham, ON
8. Jaion Pitt | 17.3yo SF, 6'6 | Norwood, ON
9. Babatunde (Tunde) Durodola | SF/PF, 6'8 | Toronto, ON
10. Jahmarian Forrester | SF, 6'9 | Hamilton, ON
11. Sader Servilus | SG, 6'4 | Montreal, QC
12. Tristan Beckford | SG, 6'6 | ON
13. Darius McGlashen | PG, 6'2 | Brampton, ON
14. Andrew Urosevic | SG, 6'4 | Kitchener, ON
15. Olivier Rioux | 17.3yo C, 7'6 | Montreal, QC
16. Josiah Sutton | 17.3yo PG, 6'1 | Caledon, ON
17. Xavier McLean | SF, 6'7 | Vancouver, BC
18. Jacob Hammond | 17.1yo SF, 6'6 | ON
19. Bashir Dejukam N’galang | PG, 6'2 | Montreal, QC
20. Austin Goode | SF, 6'6 | Brampton, ON
21. Onyx Nnani | SF, 6'8 | Edmonton, AB
23. Adriel Nyorha | W, 6'5 | Ottawa, ON
24. Torian Lee | 17.1yo PG, 6'0 | Vancouver, BC
25. Kieren Mullen | PF, 6'11, 205lbs | North Vancouver, BC

The top-10 in short:

1. Efeosa Oliogu. 6'6 SF. Arguably the best Canadian in high school right now. A powerful NBA-level athlete with great vision and scoring instincts. The Motor and aggressiveness still come and go and he doesn’t consistently dominate the way you would expect given his talent.

2. Will Riley. 6'9 SG. A wiry guard who lacks a degree of burst and strength. But he’s one of the smoothest players I’ve seen at this age. Impressive handle, knows how to work his body and the angles, a good and willing passer, and a truly elite shooting touch from all ranges.

3. Spencer Ahrens. 6’9 combo forward. Similar to Riley, Ahrens is not an explosive athlete. But he also has great feel and excellent fundamentals – balance, mobility, handle, and excellent shooting touch, as well as a knack for finding ways to make his mark on games.

4. Marial Akuentok. 6'11 C. Still quite raw and needs to add strength and skill. But he might be the most promising Canadian big in high school. A great combo of size, length, and mobility, excellent rebounding and shot blocking, very good motor, and a developing skillset.

5. Ramogi Nyagudi. 6’10 combo forward. This Winnipeg lefty is more of a raw talent than the guys above but already a very good athlete and defender with a high motor. Impressive size and a developing skillset that still needs fine tuning. The perimeter shooting still requires a lot of work.

6. Christopher Kumu. 6’3 PG. An elite athlete, quick, powerful, and explosive. A pesty committed defender with a strong motor. Improved his passing and vision this year. Decision making and shooting are both work in progress, and I do worry a bit about the shooting touch.

7. Tyrus Rathan-Mayes. 6'6 SG. Another RM brother, who comes with very good size for the position. Like others in the family, it starts with the shooting. A promising shooter, both in C&S and in pull ups off the movement, with good form, quick release, nice elevation, and deep range.

8. Jaion Pitt. 6'6 SF. If this ranking was just based on current performance, Pitt would be top 3 here. Strong wing who gets to the rim and finishes efficiently with touch and composure, or creates for others. My main concerns are the lack of perimeter shooting and that he might have maxed out early.

9. Babatunde (Tunde) Durodola. 6'8 combo forward. Impressive physical tools. A long, quick-twitch athlete who moves well. Plays with high energy and crashes the boards. The skill level is still raw but you can already see some promising flashes.

10. Jahmarian Forrester. 6'9 combo forward. A bit of a gamble here on a player I haven’t watched much in live action. But from what I’ve seen, he has impressive physical tools, can score from all 3 levels, functional handle, and some rim protection. Shades of L. Miller?

[Hair Canada]

Great work, Hair Canada, and looking forward to reading your evaluations for the 2025, 2026 and 2027 classes.

For 2024, what are your thoughts on Taj Au-Duke of Cali Prep/Northern Kings? He was a Biosteel nominee and was the MVP of the Platinum Circuit as he helped Cali win the championship back in March.

Also, there’s a player in the class of 2028 who played high school prep this past season and was named to the U16 Canada Basketball assessment camp last month. His name is Kenyon St. Louis. He played in the OSBA with Toronto Prep/Central Tech and played along with Rasheed Morrison, who’s in the class of 2027.

Au-Duke is a nice player. I have him in my top 30. But when I last saw him play at a higher level, I wansn't impressed with the decision making and I'm also not sure about the physical profile for higher levels. Certainly willing to give him a chance to grow on me.

[bozothepope]

I always love these posts. Helps me track guys through the years.

[6ixpessant]

I think if Jimma is in the right situation, the sky is the limit as you say.

[DreamTeam09]

[quote="Hair Canada"][/quote]


I have a young boy named Jahnoy Thomas who committed to a Texas D1 school this year / heard anything about him before?

[Hair Canada]

I have a young boy named Jahnoy Thomas who committed to a Texas D1 school this year / heard anything about him before?

the name is actualy Jannoy Thomas. And yes, he's a really nice PG. Not very tall (maybe 6'1?) but a good athlete. Very crafty and shifty, with quickness and a smooth handle. Has nice shooting touch in the paint -- finishes well with both hands using angles and floaters. Also has good feel for the game -- a good passer and has quick hands on defense.

The one issue that I think keeps him back a bit is the shooting. He much prefers the penetration, I think partly because he's not a great shooter. On the collegiate level, this might be an issue.

[DreamTeam09]

I have a young boy named Jahnoy Thomas who committed to a Texas D1 school this year / heard anything about him before?

the name is actualy Jannoy Thomas. And yes, he's a really nice PG. Not very tall (maybe 6'1?) but a good athlete. Very crafty and shifty, with quickness and a smooth handle. Has nice shooting touch in the paint -- finishes well with both hands using angles and floaters. Also has good feel for the game -- a good passer and has quick hands on defense.

The one issue that I think keeps him back a bit is the shooting. He much prefers the penetration, I think partly because he's not a great shooter. On the collegiate level, this might be an issue.

lol you're right it is Jannoy, another kid out of the Heron Park Community Centre in Scarborough, I helped make that place a basketball hub over the years.

As for Jannoy, you're right, he does like to penetrate but the shot isn't broken. Last time I was watching his games he was coming off screens and doing a lot of pull up jumpers

What about another young baller named Kymani Morrow, I think I might've spelt his name wrong as well, but he plays for C.o.d.e. academy

[mtr15]

I have a young boy named Jahnoy Thomas who committed to a Texas D1 school this year / heard anything about him before?

the name is actualy Jannoy Thomas. And yes, he's a really nice PG. Not very tall (maybe 6'1?) but a good athlete. Very crafty and shifty, with quickness and a smooth handle. Has nice shooting touch in the paint -- finishes well with both hands using angles and floaters. Also has good feel for the game -- a good passer and has quick hands on defense.

The one issue that I think keeps him back a bit is the shooting. He much prefers the penetration, I think partly because he's not a great shooter. On the collegiate level, this might be an issue.

lol you're right it is Jannoy, another kid out of the Heron Park Community Centre in Scarborough, I helped make that place a basketball hub over the years.

As for Jannoy, you're right, he does like to penetrate but the shot isn't broken. Last time I was watching his games he was coming off screens and doing a lot of pull up jumpers

What about another young baller named Kymani Morrow, I think I might've spelt his name wrong as well, but he plays for C.o.d.e. academy

Kymani Merraro is in the class of 2024 and plays at C.O.D.E. Academy based out of Whitby, ON. Big fan of his. Tough and fearless.
DJ (David) Joseph, father of Cory Joseph, stepped in to be the head coach early last season as the main coach, Keith Vassell, had to take a leave of absence. They played Cali Prep (against Taj Au-Duke and DJ Burke) in the Platinum Circuit finals back in March and lost. But he gutted it out despite being not 100 %.

Another player that I like from C.O.D.E is forward Amare Allen, also in the 2024 class.

[mtr15]

Canada Basketball released the 20 players who are attending training camp this week in preparation for the U16 Americas in early June. Looking at the list, there are some notable omissions:

Class of 2026 Rokiem Green (MVP of the Biosteel Futures game with 42 points) from Inspire Academy
Class of 2027 Kymani Walters also from Inspire Academy

Another player in this category, who attended the assessment camp back in early April, is class of 2026 guard/forward Jacob McGregor from Durham region. He played last season at the National Junior Circuit with Jungle Prep and was player of the game multiple times.

Looking forward to seeing Hair Canada's analysis of the 2026 class in depth. It looks fairly deep.


https://www.basketball.ca/news/twenty-athletes-invited-to-attend-u16-mens-national-team-training-camp

[DreamTeam09]

the name is actualy Jannoy Thomas. And yes, he's a really nice PG. Not very tall (maybe 6'1?) but a good athlete. Very crafty and shifty, with quickness and a smooth handle. Has nice shooting touch in the paint -- finishes well with both hands using angles and floaters. Also has good feel for the game -- a good passer and has quick hands on defense.

The one issue that I think keeps him back a bit is the shooting. He much prefers the penetration, I think partly because he's not a great shooter. On the collegiate level, this might be an issue.

lol you're right it is Jannoy, another kid out of the Heron Park Community Centre in Scarborough, I helped make that place a basketball hub over the years.

As for Jannoy, you're right, he does like to penetrate but the shot isn't broken. Last time I was watching his games he was coming off screens and doing a lot of pull up jumpers

What about another young baller named Kymani Morrow, I think I might've spelt his name wrong as well, but he plays for C.o.d.e. academy

Kymani Merraro is in the class of 2024 and plays at C.O.D.E. Academy based out of Whitby, ON. Big fan of his. Tough and fearless.
DJ (David) Joseph, father of Cory Joseph, stepped in to be the head coach early last season as the main coach, Keith Vassell, had to take a leave of absence. They played Cali Prep (against Taj Au-Duke and DJ Burke) in the Platinum Circuit finals back in March and lost. But he gutted it out despite being not 100 %.

Another player that I like from C.O.D.E is forward Amare Allen, also in the 2024 class.

Yeah great kid, super fearless, Kymani. I know his dad so I've been around the young man for a few years. Played ball with him, ran some workouts, he goes hard.

He understands the game better than alot of kids I've seen over the years